WellesleyWeston Magazine

SUMMER 2014

Launched in 2005, WellesleyWeston Magazine is a quarterly publication tailored to Wellesley and Weston residents and edited to enrich the experience of living in two of Massachusetts' most desirable communities.

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inal landscaping was replaced with a series of
pergolas that connect the main house to the
guest house and create an elegant entry portal
that frames the ocean views. Brick paths were
replaced with bluestone, and the chimney was
rebuilt in stone. Traditional rakes and eaves
were added to the roof line to create a more
interesting design profile and decorative trim
called mullions were added to the windows.
Inside the home a round turret replaced an
exterior porch, creating the perfect place to sit
and enjoy the water views with a cocktail in
hand. Interior materials such as countertops
were updated, moldings and woodworking
details were enhanced, and the color palette
was unified in white and beige. The end result
is a home rich in detail that embodies classic
New England summer charm.
Plus, the homeowners were able to avoid
the perils of waterfront construction. "When
you're on the ocean there are a lot of regula-
tions on aesthetics, footprint, and conserva-
tion," says Gleysteen. "Updates can be much
easier because you're not changing the funda-
mentals of the zoning or the conservation
and the bump-outs are minimal. But these
things can have a big impact on the house
itself." They can also have a big impact on a
family's way of life. For this particular Weston
family, their Cape house has become their
favorite place to congregate. With enhanced
views and fine tune-ups throughout, the
home preserves memories of the past and
provides elegant touches for the future.
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